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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies. These charming treats combine the warm essence of spiced apple pie and the rich sweetness of salted caramel, all nestled within a soft, chewy cookie. With tender apples, a crumbly brown sugar topping, and a luscious caramel drizzle, each bite is like holding a mini apple pie in your hand! Perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings, these cookies are sure to bring joy and comfort to any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup softened salted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 and 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 4 large apples, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, cubed
  • 2 tbsp apple cider (or 1 tsp lemon juice)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for filling)
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
  • 6 tbsp salted butter (for caramel)
  • 1 pinch of flaky sea salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for crumble)
  • 2 and 3/4 tsp cinnamon (for crumble)
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg (for crumble)
  • 1/8 tsp allspice (for crumble)
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves (for crumble)
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, melted (for crumble)
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed (for crumble)
  • 1 and 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar (for crumble)
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for crumble)
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon (for crumble)
  • 1 pinch of salt (for crumble)

Instructions

  1. Cream together softened butter and sugars until smooth. Mix in vanilla and eggs.
  2. Gradually incorporate flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices until combined. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare apple filling by cooking diced apples with butter, brown sugar, and spices until tender. Allow to cool.
  4. Make salted caramel sauce by heating sugar until melted; add butter and cream until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  5. Preheat oven to 365°F (185°C). Scoop chilled dough into balls and place on lined baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are puffy.
  7. Once cooled, fill each cookie with apple filling and drizzle with salted caramel.

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